Asphalt Paving FAQ

It depends on the size, whether the old driveway has to be torn out or can be milled and repaved, how much base work and excavation the ground needs, drainage fixes, asphalt thickness, access for equipment and how the driveway meets the street. Asphalt prices also move with the oil market. Our pricing page explains each factor, and a free on-site estimate gets you an exact price.

Asphalt needs dry ground and mild temperatures to place and compact properly, so our main season in New Jersey runs from spring into late fall. We do not pave in rain or on frozen ground. Late spring and summer fill up fastest, so if you have a target date, reach out early and we will give you an honest read on the schedule.

Stay off it on foot for the rest of the paving day, and keep cars off for a few days so the surface can firm up. Fresh asphalt stays softer than you might expect for weeks, especially in summer heat, so avoid turning your wheels while parked, parking in the same spot every day, kickstands and heavy trucks. We give you specific timing at the final walkthrough.

Thickness is measured after compaction, and it should match how the driveway is used. A driveway that only sees a couple of cars needs less than one that handles a work truck, an RV or regular deliveries, and parking lots need more again. Just as important is the compacted base underneath. We set both based on your soil and traffic, and we write the thickness into the estimate.

The base carries the weight; the asphalt is the wearing surface on top. If the base is thin, mixed with soil or sitting on soft ground, the driveway will rut, sink and crack no matter how good the asphalt is. We dig out unsuitable material, build up a compacted aggregate base, and grade it so water drains off before we pave.

If the base is solid and the problems are mostly on the surface, such as fading, raveling or small cracks, milling off the worn top and repaving can give you a new surface for less. If the driveway is sinking, heaving, breaking into pieces or holding water, the base has failed, and a full replacement is the lasting fix. Dan will look at it in person and tell you which one makes sense.

Puddles usually mean low spots from a settled base or a grade that was never pitched right. Standing water seeps into cracks, softens the base and speeds up damage, especially through winter freeze and thaw. A single low area near the garage or an edge can sometimes be corrected on its own. Widespread puddling usually means regrading, which is often done as part of a replacement or a parking lot repave.

We serve all of Monmouth County, Ocean County from Toms River north, and southern Middlesex County. In Ocean County that means Toms River, Brick, Lakewood, Jackson, Manchester, Point Pleasant, Point Pleasant Beach, Bay Head and Mantoloking; towns south of Toms River are outside our area. In Middlesex County we cover Old Bridge, Sayreville, South Amboy, Edison and the towns south of them.

Yes. Every estimate is free and done on-site. Dan comes to the property, measures, checks the base and drainage, and walks you through your options. You get a clear price with the scope written out. To set one up, call or text 732-403-3053 or use the contact form, and include your town and a few photos if you can.

Yes. We are licensed and insured, and our New Jersey Home Improvement Contractor registration number is 13VH03282800. It appears in the footer of every page on this site. We encourage every homeowner to ask any contractor for this number before hiring them.

We focus only on asphalt paving for driveways and parking lots. That includes new driveways, replacements, repaving, widening, milling, base repair, drainage fixes and parking lot paving and repaving. We do not do other trades or separate maintenance-coating or painting services, and we would rather point you elsewhere than take on work outside what we do best.

It depends on your town and the job. Many towns treat a same-footprint replacement differently from widening, adding a curb cut or building a new apron, and some limit how much of a lot can be paved. Check with your town's construction or zoning office before work begins. We can share what we know from working in the area, but the town makes the call.

It depends on the time of year and the weather. Spring and early summer book up fastest, and rain days push everything back. After your estimate, we will give you a realistic window for your job and keep you posted as it gets closer. Larger parking lot work can be planned in sections or around business hours.

Yes. We pave and repave parking lots for small businesses, offices, retail centers, houses of worship, HOAs, condo associations and property managers. Typical work includes milling the worn surface, repairing failed base areas, fixing drainage and paving a new layer. We plan the job so the property can keep running where possible.